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Suggest Treatment For Severe Leg Cramps

Posted on Mon, 27 Jul 2015

Question: Hello, I am a 67 year old male that had a stroke in 2013. Prior to that date and continuing now I have had severe leg cramps at night both in the back of me lower leg and back of the thigh. Is there any way to hem
lp this? I ride about 100 miles a week on my bicycle and play golf once or twice a week. XXXXXXX

Answered by Dr. Pavan Kumar Gupta (43 minutes later)

Brief answer....you need to be assessed to know the cause
Detailed answer...
Hello,
Thanks for the query.
I have read your query and understand your concern.
Since there are various reasons for nocturnal calf and thigh muscles cramps,you should be investigated to find the exact cause for it.
The most important cause in you could be development of diabetic neuropathy due to longstanding diabetes.
Other reasons could be....
Dehydration
Deficiency of potassium,magnesium,calcium etc
Deficiency of VIT B12 ( although you are taking it regularly )
Due to use of certain medications like statins,diuretics etc
Medical conditions like ...
Hypothyroidism
Peripheral artery disease etc.
You must consult your doctor and discuss with him on above mentioned lines.
Get yourself investigated,find the cause and then take proper treatment for it.
I hope it helps,however you are most welcome to revert to me for any further query.
Best of luck
Thanks

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Neel Kudchadkar